Restaurant Leader (Manager) Trainee
7-Eleven
About the Role
7-Eleven is seeking emerging leaders for its Restaurant Leader (Manager) Trainee program to make a real impact across In-Store Quick Serve Restaurant operations. This role is for passionate food service professionals who thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, love building high-performing teams, and are driven by operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily fresh food service operations, ensuring compliance with health standards, company policies, and safety regulations to create an exceptional customer experience.
- Drive sales growth and profitability by managing food programs, analyzing financial data, controlling costs, and implementing innovative merchandising strategies.
- Own inventory management and vendor relationships, ensuring 100% in-stock efficiency on top-selling items and accurate order fulfillment.
- Build and develop a top-performing team through strategic recruiting, hands-on coaching, and creating a culture where team members excel and feel recognized.
- Oversee food preparation, quality standards, and equipment maintenance to deliver consistent excellence in every customer interaction.
- Create and manage work schedules, provide coverage as needed, and respond swiftly to any safety incidents or operational challenges.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1+ year of food service, QSR, or casual fast food prep leadership experience.
- Successfully obtain and maintain locally required safe food handling certification.
- Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of developing team members and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Business mindset with the ability to leverage P&L statements and restaurant reports to identify opportunities and drive positive change.
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the confidence to engage customers, coach employees, and partner with vendors.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and point-of-sale systems.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications
- Leadership skills
- Team development
- Customer service excellence
- Business acumen
- Communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and POS systems